Curriculum Vitae

James M Sandbrook

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Curriculum Vitae

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Enter only what you feel is necessary and remember that this will be your first contact with the person it is finally sent to.

You want to generate the feeling that you are the correct person for the job.

You want to tell them why this is and support it with any certificates or references that will add weight to it.

Do not enter any negative information that may cause the recipient to decide, before meeting you, that you are not appropriate, later on face to face you can explain what needs to be addend.

If you do not have all the qualifications or skills or experience that the person is looking for, tell them what you do have that you feel would be equally appropriate but do not tell them 'You cannot' or 'are not able to' or 'have not got...'.

Should you make it to an interview based on the points you have contained in your Resume then that will be your opportunity to discuss those matters.

Try to keep it brief but informative. Employers who review a submitted CV usually have more than one to look at. They do not want to be bogged down with reams of paper that appear to go on and on.

State only why you feel you fit the position and leave the long explanations for the interview.

References are written statements about you from people you know or have known in the past.

Usually they are from previous Employers but can also include statements from friends and family.

They are positive feedback to a potential employer about your history.

Referees are verbal statements from those people who have given you their permission to enter their name and contact details for potential Employers to contact personally for verbal recommendation.

These are very powerful. A written statement may be years old and out of date but a voice is a more personal touch that can make a big difference.

Its greatest advantage is that it allows a potential employer to ask pertinent questions directly in relation to what they are looking for. They may ask if you can function independently as well as within a team (if this attribute is important to the position).

They may ask if you were punctual; respectful; good with clients; good at communicating etc.

The higher the praise the better. In this instance, the people you have worked for/with in the past can be the greatest asset to your future. It does require permission from them.

A Resume is used to introduce yourself. It may be the only opportunity you get to tell a complete stranger about why you are the right person for the job. It should contain everything that the prospective Employer will need to know about you.

First priority is usually what skills; years of experience & types of qualifications you have that are relevant to the position.

Second is usually years of learning spent in secondary and tertiary education.

Third is history of employment with an explanation of why you are seeking this position - are you leaving current employment and why - are you currently unemployed and why.

Everything you tell this person will be used by them to determine whether or not you are worth short listing/interviewing/seeing.

There are other things that you can share in your Resume such as voluntary time spent in supporting a community group/s; how many children you have and how old they are; what your favourite hobbies are etc., All this information can be used to determine what type of person you are and whether or not you support local community projects/initiatives.

This information is not essential and some may consider it trivial. It should be entered if you are comfortable in sharing the information or if you feel it is relevant to the application.

For example; The Salvation Army may be looking for a secretary. They are basically a community group funded by donations.

If you are a regular volunteer in their local Thrift Shop then this information would definitely be worth mentioning because it indicates prior support and interest in their activities.

The end result is left to you to design/create. This ensures the complete originality of the finished product.

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HINTS & TIPS:

Here are some thoughts for you to take through to the interview process.

TIMELINESS:

No matter what you have going on at the time, regardless of what prior plans you may

have - DON'T BE LATE FOR THE INTERVIEW! Enough said about this.

DRESS:

Dress tidy. Pressed, clean fresh clothing (matching socks if applicable). Shoes free of scuff marks and laces that are not frayed at the edges. Jacket pockets flat and empty.

Pantyhose without runs that will catch the eye of the most discerning Employer.

Don't be weighed down with excess baggage.

Take only what you need and leave the rest behind. A well-laden briefcase is okay but only if it contains information directly pertinent to the interview, otherwise it is seen as window-dressing and, is not impressive.

Employers see your appearance as an indication of how you feel about them, and the position they are offering. They determine the seriousness of your efforts, your manner and posture, to be an indication of what regard you hold them in. No matter if the position is digging ditches or dining diplomats, if you look as if you believe this is the most important interview of your life, they will respect you for this and treat you accordingly. The same holds true if you turn up in rags.

GREETING:

Shake hands on meeting the Interviewer. An employer is used to greeting his/her fellow colleagues/peers in this manner so it will lend an air of professionalism to the interview from the start.

REFRESHMENTS:

If they are offered, respond as you feel comfortable with. Nerves could make gulping a hot drink rather painful - chewing on a biscuit and trying to answer a question at the same time could be amusing for some, but not for you. Decline any alcoholic beverages, acceptance could be taken as a slack attitude to the seriousness of the situation.

SEATING:

Comfort is the word. Seat yourself carefully, don't perch on the edge of a sofa couch and don't flounce back like a sack of potatoes. Try to find a happy medium immediately so that there is no shuffling and moving and fidgeting going on. Ladies, keep it demure with presence of mind to check clothing is laying properly while you are seated.

SPEECH:

Speak when spoken to and don't run off at the mouth. Think about what you say before you say it. Try to stay calm.

While waiting in the waiting area or while you are making your way to the interview, take long deep breaths for at least two minutes to help prevent nervous hyper ventilating when you find yourself lost for words. Don't eat a large meal beforehand, keep it small and simple, nothing too fatty or sweet.

The interviewer has scheduled only so much time for you and there are other applicants to see. Let them ask all the questions and get their own concerns out of the way.

When they ask if you have any questions yourself you may wish to consider the following;

What is the hourly rate?

What are the hours of work? (if not already covered).

Do they have a dress standard code?

Is there a Superannuation Scheme?

Are there expected hours of work on the weekends.

Who is the immediate Superior to the position in question.

Is there a promotion line?

Is there a trial period before the position is confirmed?

Does this Company have Union requirements? etc.

These types of questions indicate a long-term interest in the position and this is an attitude that all employers desire from their employees.

At the end of your question/s, (and if it has not already been covered earlier in the interview) take a moment to tell the Interviewer why you believe you are suited to the position.

Obviously you would have thought long and hard about what to say while waiting outside or making your way to the interview.

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About Education:

Tertiary Qualifications or higher.

Your extensive educational qualifications will carry a lot of weight in any job application you make however, it is fair to say that Employers are now looking for more than this in most fields. It may be because Employers are now appreciating

the value of a person who has great people skills without formal recognition of this talent in a certificate or award.

Most businesses rely heavily on Customers for their income.

A truer word was never said than those that put it in a nutshell '.. if you think customers are a pain, try running a business

without them'.

Referees:

Referees are those people who are willing to give verbal

recommendation of you to a potential employer.

Ideally, Referees are previous employers who can give positive feedback of your performance while you were with them.

James M Sandbrook

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